Restoring a SQL Server backup to Amazon RDS
The other day I was faced with this task, and ran into quite a few issues on the way. Despite intense googling and corresponding on the AWS forums, I ended up having to resolve it myself, so by blogging about it I hope it might make someone else’s experience smoother. RDS RDS (Relational Database Service) […]
What’s all the hoopla about Containers and Docker?
I don’t know about you, but in my circles I hear a growing buzz about Containers, Docker, and how this will revolutionize the way we deploy software. What is this new thing and how will it affect you? The Short Version The short version is that container technology will allow you to run more apps […]
Trailhead Welcomes Josh Eastburn
Trailhead Technology Partners is very pleased to announce the addition of our newest partner, Josh Eastburn. Current partners, J. and John, give their thoughts about the expanded partnership below, and welcome Josh to the team. Josh also shares a few of his thoughts about joining the team. J. It’s been an amazing year at Trailhead […]
Trailhead + ASP.NET Core 1.0
In this Edition Introducing ASP.NET Core 1.0 Trailhead’s Experience with .NET Core Our ASP.NET Core services: “ASP.NET Core” Online Training > Consulting Services > Introducing: ASP.NET Core 1.0 On June 27, Microsoft announced the official release of ASP.NET Core 1.0. Have you missed some of the twists and turns while the project was being developed? No problem, […]
Our first .netcore 1.0 project!
.NET Core 1.0 just shipped, and we just finished converting one of our projects from .net core RC2 to RTM. Thanks to Shawn Wildermuth and Rick Strahl for your helpful tips. It was way easier than going from RC1 to RC2! Ths project will be shipping in August, so its nice to finally have it settled on the final […]
Quality – the secret to slashing costs and time to market!
A real life example A couple of months ago, we delivered a mobile app along with a middle tier API component, used by a fleet of drivers in direct delivery of goods. The app integrated with the back end sales and routing system, with GPS location and driving directions, and added features to help the […]
Controlling lighting with a Raspberry Pi
Today I had a lot of fun cobbling together lots of the puzzle peices of the Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud and Mobile that everyone is talking about. My project allows a Raspberry Pi 3 running Windows IoT to control 12V landscape lighting, using a relay. But wait, there’s more! I also wrote a Xamarin […]
Microsoft Build Day 2 – Mind Repeatedly Blown
Lady Engineers We are very happy so see the strong representation of women on stage at Build, ranging from presenters, to partners (a CTO, no less), and yes, developers! This sends a much-needed message to the industry–we need you, and you rock! We have been lucky to work with many awesome women developers, in every […]
Microsoft Build – Day One
Microsoft’s Build conference kicked off today in San Francisco. The keynote provided a snapshot of how Microsoft is going to double-down on its previous commitment to open source, cross-platform, and helping developers create amazing experiences. Though some if it may seem shocking, it shouldn’t be when combined with the earlier commitments such as creating .NET […]
J and John on Jesse Liberty’s podcast, on Microsoft Xamarin Acquisition
We had the pleasure of discussing this important industry happening with Jesse, head on over to listen!
Disrupting the Consulting Business Model – for you!
The startup staffing conundrum Congratulations! You are a startup with a great software product idea, and have secured enough funding to get a first version to market! You know time to market is critical, you are concerned someone else might beat you to it. If you could just hire the right team and get cracking! […]
Feb 2016 – The Mobile Future comes into focus!
Recently, we sent out the following newsletter that explains some exciting recent developments in cross platform mobile development. You can use the signup form to the right to add yourself to the newsletter list, we would love to stay in touch! Here it is: Yesterday, there was some very exciting news: Microsoft has agreed to acquire […]
January 2016 – New Year’s Outlook
Recently, we sent out the following newsletter to those we thought might be interested in what’s happening on the technology front this year. You can use the signup form to the right to add yourself to the newsletter list, we would love to stay in touch! Here is our first newsletter: The festivities are over, kids […]
